Jig for Use with Router Table

Abstract

A jig that allows a user to simultaneously cut two workpieces using a router table. The jig includes a first base positioned horizontally on a work surface that is pivotally attached to a second base positioned vertically on a work surface. The first and second base each include an adjustable clamp thereon that can be used to hold a workpiece in place on the router table. The first base further includes a handle thereon. A first workpiece can be positioned horizontally adjacent to the first base, and a second workpiece can be positioned vertically and flush against the second base. The user can move the jig and workpieces towards a router bit so that the workpieces come in contact therewith so as to cut both workpieces successively. In this way, the user can accurately cut two workpieces that fit together to form a right angle.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A jig for use with a router table, comprising
 a first base having a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side, defining the perimeter of said first base;   a second base having a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side, defining the perimeter of said second base;   wherein said second base is pivotally secured to said first base by a hinge secured to said second side of said first base and said second side of said second base;   an elongated channel on said first base and extending from said first end to said second end;   a first adjustable clamp positioned on said first base adapted to hold a first workpiece adjacent to said first base;   a second adjustable clamp positioned on said second base adapted to hold a second workpiece against said second base;   a handle disposed on said first base.   
     
     
         2 . The jig for use with a router table of  claim 1 , wherein said first base is rectangular, and wherein said second base is rectangular. 
     
     
         3 . The jig for use with a router table of  claim 1 , wherein said first adjustable clamp comprises a plate and one or more locking mechanisms;
 wherein said one or more locking mechanisms are removably secured to said elongated channel.   
     
     
         4 . The jig for use with a router table of  claim 1 , wherein said first adjustable clamp comprises a handle adapted to actuate a support arm on which an elongated bar having a foot is disposed, wherein said handle can be pivoted in order to engage said foot of said elongated bar with an upper surface of a workpiece positioned adjacent to said first end of said first base. 
     
     
         5 . The jig for use with a router table of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a support arm extending between said first base and said second base;   wherein said support arm is adapted to hold said first base in an angled orientation with respect to said second base.   
     
     
         6 . The jig for use with a router table of  claim 5 , wherein said support arm is adjustable in length. 
     
     
         7 . The jig for use with a router table of  claim 1 , wherein said second adjustable clamp comprises an L-shaped brace and an elongated bar having a foot;
 said L-shaped brace having a first section and a second section;   said section of said L-shaped brace having an aperture that is adapted to allow said elongated bar to move freely to adjust a distance between said foot and said second base.   
     
     
         8 . A method of shaping workpieces, comprising the steps of:
 utilizing a jig having a first base pivotally secured to a second base, wherein said first base comprises a handle thereon and a first adjustable clamp, and said second base comprises a second adjustable clamp;   securing a first workpiece positioned adjacent to said first base by engaging said first adjustable clamp with said first workpiece;   securing a second workpiece positioned adjacent to said second base by engaging said second adjustable clamp;   positioning said jig against a fence on a router table;   moving said jig along the length of said fence and towards a router bit disposed on said router table such that said router bit contacts and cuts said first workpiece and said second workpiece in successive order.